The role of People Business Partner will include:
1. Advising and coaching managers on complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and legally compliant outcomes
2. Leading investigations, mediations and hearings where appropriate. Promoting early resolution and restorative approaches in care-sensitive environments. Monitoring compliance with employment law and internal standards
3. Supporting organisational change initiatives and leading on delivery of operational change, including restructures, TUPE transfers and merger integration. Using workforce data and insights to inform decision-making and drive performance. Playing an active role in key transformation programmes and special initiatives that advance the Group’s priorities
4. Coaching managers to implement effective performance practices that enhance capability and support achievement of strategic priorities
5. Building and sustaining strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
6. Playing an active role in shaping and delivering people strategies that underpin the Group’s business priorities
7. Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across all services. Supporting wellbeing initiatives, including mental health support and flexible working arrangements. Working with employee networks and champions to embed inclusive practices
8. Facilitating delivery of people services activities (e.g. pay reviews, engagement surveys) and coordinating delivery of communication to business operations
Skills and experiences:
9. CIPD qualification or equivalent, and Chartered Member of CIPD (or equivalent)
10. Proven experience in a strategic HR role, ideally within a complex or multi-site organisation
11. Robust knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
12. Ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders
13. Proven experience of advising on people and performance management
14. Proven experience of dealing with acquisitions and TUPE transfers
15. Familiarity with data-driven HR and digital tools
16. Ability to interpret computerised information and documentation
17. Intermediate Microsoft Word, basic Microsoft Excel and basic Microsoft PowerPoint
Why work for us?
We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
18. 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
19. A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
20. Life Assurance
21. Employee Volunteering scheme
22. Employee Advice Service including counselling
23. Cycle to Work scheme
24. Voluntary health plans
25. Employee discounts
26. Wellbeing support and tools
27. Employee recognition scheme
28. Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
29. Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
30. Effective 1st April role salary is £45,736 (rising to £48,157 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
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